Job Description
Dr Marisa McVey is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Assistant. The successful candidate will work to support Dr McVey’s project on “Benchmarking Business and Human Rights in Northern Ireland”. This initiative will facilitate a comprehensive assessment of current human rights practices of NI-based businesses. Post-Brexit, NI provides an important context to examine the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), particularly with the recent publication of a specific human rights and public procurement policy for NI (PPN05/21). Consequently, there is a strong appetite for business and human rights and modern slavery guidance, particularly from businesses and government departments.
In partnership with the NI Human Rights Commission, this assessment will consist of a review of publicly available corporate information and direct consultation with business and civil society organisations, to produce the first in-depth analysis of the current implementation of human rights by NI businesses. The assessment will provide a key platform for future legislative initiatives and encourage business to effectively embed human rights into their future strategies and foundation on which to launch a specific NI toolkit on business and human rights.
The successful candidate will assist in:
- Preparing a literature review on business and human rights in UK and NI;
- Applying a benchmarking methodology to the top NI businesses; and
- Drafting the report on findings to be launched in February 2024.
QualificationsEssential Criteria
- Currently undertaking a PhD within the School of Law and of good academic standing.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and to deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relations with colleagues.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of business and human rights law
SkillsFurther enquiries about the position may be directed to Dr Marisa McVey (m.mcvey@qub.ac.uk)
What you’ll get in return
The posts will require a commitment of 2-6 hours per week until February 2024 for which the post holder will receive a payment of £16.60 per hour.
This position will begin as soon as possible.
How to apply
If you are interested, please send your CV (max 2 pages) + covering /motivational statement (max 1 page) to Dr McVey (m.mcvey@qub.ac.uk) by specifying “Application for the Research Assistant position” in the subject line.
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